Former Arsenal winger Gervinho to stay at Roma after collapse of Abu Dhabi move... and he could be joined by Edin Dzeko

Former Arsenal winger Gervinho will now not be leaving Roma after the collapse of his move to Al-Jazira.

The Italian giants have now turned their attention to additions to the squad and are eager to bring in Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.

The Ivory Coast forward’s move to Abu Dhabi collapsed earlier in the week, with allegations that he had demanded a helicopter and private beach as part of his transfer. Both player and club have denied these rumours and Gervinho will now return to the Stadio Olimpico.

Sporting director Walter Sabatini told reporters: "No [Gervinho doesn't want to move]. He changed his mind and wants to stay with us now."

The club will now move for 29-year-old Bosnian striker Dzeko who, over four years at the Etihad, has struggled to earn himself a regular starting spot in the City side. However his current employers will demand a hefty fee for their forward before they allow him to leave.

"Dzeko is not very close, but Roma are trying to get him,” Sabatini said. "He's the right man for us, but tough to get, as he's expensive."

The striker cost City £27 million when he moved from Wolfsburg in 2011 and since then has managed 71 goals in 185 appearances.